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2026 NHL Draft: First Round Open Thread
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Roberto Solis-Byxbee
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Blueshirt Banter 2026 NHL Mock Draft: Picks 23-32
Chris and Roberto wrap up the first round in the 2026 Mock Draft with some savvy picks and some surprises
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Blueshirt Banter 2026 NHL Mock Draft: Picks 11-22
Part two of Chris and Roberto's third annual mock draft focuses on the middle picks in the first round. Here are their predictions.
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Blueshirt Banter 2026 NHL Mock Draft: Picks 1-10
Chris and Roberto's third annual mock draft is here, and the Rangers' fifth-overall pick is still a big question. Here's how they see the top 10 shaking out.
New York Rangers Prospects
Moneyball, but Make It Pull-Ups: What Happens When You Feed NHL Combine Results Into a Spreadsheet and Trust the Process
What started as a harmless look at NHL Combine results spiraled into an Excel-fueled quest to uncover the draft's biggest risers, sleepers, and athletic freaks.
Making the Case NHL Draft 2026
Making the Case: Ivar Stenberg
Think the Rangers don't need another winger? Think again. Ivar Stenberg might be the best player in the entire draft.
Making the Case NHL Draft 2026
Making the Case: Chase Reid
Reid's journey hasn't been conventional, but his development curve may be the most impressive story in this year's draft class.
2026 Report Cards
2026 Rangers Report Cards: J.T. Miller
Handed the captaincy and the weight of the franchise, Miller struggled to live up to the immense expectations placed on his shoulders.
Making the Case NHL Draft 2026
Making the Case: Alberts Smits
A mobile, physical defenseman with top-pair potential, Alberts Smits checks nearly every box for teams drafting near the top of the first round.
2026 Report Cards
2026 Rangers Report Card: Mika Zibanejad
The Rangers struggled, but Zibanejad thrived, producing one of the team's few consistently positive performances.
Making the Case NHL Draft 2026
Making the Case: Tynan Lawrence
The Rangers may be betting on projection over current production if they call Lawrence’s name at fifth overall.
2026 Report Cards
2026 Rangers Report Card: Gabe Perreault
Gabe Perreault arrived in New York as a prospect. He finished the season looking like a core piece of the Rangers’ future.